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Feb 23, 2015, 11:13 PM
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Thoughts?
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Feb 23, 2015, 11:14 PM
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Hi furiousfever
Well at least the positive is that both partners would have a deep understanding of the mental health issues / challenges faced by someone with bipolar. Downside - what if one partner is manic and the other is depressed? May need a little counseling from time to time. Could it work? Sure. |
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Feb 23, 2015, 11:17 PM
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My husband is bipolar and schizophrenic with other issues. I'm bipolar with other issues. Been together 8 1/2 years. Sunday is our 7th wedding anniversary. So yes I'd say it can work just takes lots of counseling and work
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Feb 24, 2015, 05:03 AM
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Kudos to you rain
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Feb 24, 2015, 12:14 PM
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Sometimes I think it would be better if my partner were bipolar also. He says he understands but I don't think he really does. And I don't understand how he is so functional and I'm not in a very functional space right now.
I plan to move in with him in the next month or so for money purposes :/ . I've told him I'm scared he won't love me when he sees how I really am in depression, that I can't even move sometimes. He says he will love me still but I don't believe him. Probably just the depression lying to me. So I have this almost fantasy of being with someone also bipolar, like they would be the one to truly understand me & what it's like. To me, it sounds like a good idea, I give it a thumbs up.
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Feb 24, 2015, 12:28 PM
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When both are unstable this would lead to chaos. For instance, money would disappear without any personal responsibility. No money would mean no bills get paid. How can they be there for each other when this both are unstable? I think there needs to be one stable person. A person can still love a person and be there for them without understanding why they are behaving the way they do. In this situation, understanding is overrated. JMHO
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Feb 24, 2015, 01:03 PM
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This reminds me of Silver Linings Playbook. It's on Netflix for anyone who wants to watch. I think it could work if both families were really involved and could help the two maintain a sense of stability.
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Feb 24, 2015, 01:39 PM
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I just started seeing someone who is bipolar also though I'm not sure how serious his illness is or how it affects him. All I know if that he is a bit prone to anger. I've never met a better or more thoughtful listener though. He is ridiculously smart and creative and we have a wildly fun time together. We are sort of in this weird struggle together?He is supportive of the things I struggle with, like medication even though he is unmedicated himself. Who knows? If it goes down in flames, it will be a grand explosion?
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